What’s the best paint for fishing lures? Well by the time you’ve finished reading this article you’ll have my honest opinion! For me lure paints are about ease of use, safety and turning out top notch lure art that lasts. Fish after angry...

In nature, crawfish colors are widely variable. Many are drab, earthy colors. Shades of brown, green and gray are common. But at times craws can be bright red, crimson, orange or blue in color too. So it pays to have a good range in your lure collection, enabling you...

For many years I’ve been a great fan of the Iwata HP-C Plus for custom painting crankbaits. It’s been the workhorse of my operation for about 5 years and I currently have 5 HP-C Plus’ in almost daily use. Some have been in use for years and are as...

Turning out custom painted lures is very satisfying – although it can also be incredibly frustrating. But every so often you come across something really cheap and simple that makes airbrushing lures just that little bit easier. So in this article we’ll...

I’ve been meaning to write some reviews of the airbrushes in my workshop for quite some time. But I must admit, I’ve been particularly looking forward reviewing my Iwata HP-C plus. Finally, I found time! Now, it’s no secret that I’m a great fan...

Painting fishing lures isn’t so much about being a brilliant artist. In fact, even non-artists like myself can turn out awesome looking lure art. It’s actually more about having the right materials, good paint control and a few basic techniques. And of...